Four people have been charged on suspicion of various offences after loaded handguns and drugs were uncovered in a storage cupboard.

Police on patrol in Mounts Road, Greenhithe on Sunday (July 21) spotted an uninsured vehicle without a front number plate.

A bag of white powder believed to be cocaine was found on the front seat along with a phone.

Police then searched a property in Knockhall Road, Greenhithe, where they discovered various drugs including cannabis and cocaine. Two mobile phones were also found.

Approximately 2.5kg of cocaine, cannabis, and a powder which is believed to be fentanyl, and three handguns along with ammunition were uncovered in a storage cupboard.

A search of a home on Chart Hill Road, Chart Sutton, near Maidstone found numerous bags of cannabis, weighing scales and a large amount of cash. A total of five people were arrested.

Luke Douglas, 35, from Minster on the Isle of Sheppey was charged on suspicion of conspiracy to supply cocaine and cannabis.

Joshua Exall, 27, from Knockhall Road, Greenhithe was charged on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cocaine and cannabis, possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition.

Joe Stokes, 32, from Carters Hill Lane, Meopham was charged on suspicion with conspiracy to supply cocaine and conspiracy to supply cannabis, and possession with intent to supply cannabis.

All three appeared at Medway Magistrates’ Court where they were remanded to appear at Woolwich Crown Court on Tuesday, August 20.

Lacey Lynch, 23, from Colwell Road, London was charged on suspicion with conspiracy to supply cocaine and cannabis.

She was bailed to appear at Maidstone Magistrates’ Court on Friday, September 20.

A 30-year-old man from Dartford was also arrested on suspicion of drug supply and has been bailed pending further enquiries.